Latin classics

Cheese and arequipe empanaditas

Sweet-salty little empanadas filled with mild cheese and arequipe, baked until golden and crisp.

◷ 40 minMakes 12 empanaditasEasy

Ingredients

  • 12 small empanada wrappers
  • 180 g arequipe
  • 120 g mozzarella or fresh cheese, grated
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Mix sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Place a teaspoon of arequipe and a little cheese in the center of each wrapper, leaving the edge clear.
  3. Moisten the edge, fold and seal firmly with a fork. Transfer to a sheet pan and brush with egg.
  4. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while warm.
Arequipe noteDo not overfill; a clean seal keeps the arequipe inside.
Keep the jar open

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